Design & Technology

We teach children about chefs, inventors, designers etc. to inspire them and show them how DT is used in the real world. The children are taught to evaluate and discuss various products and identify their purpose and design criteria. Children can then identify how successful their own products are and are taught the skills to make improvements and adjustments to their work. The children will create a range of products using different materials and techniques, including the use of technology. The children will have many opportunities to design, make and evaluate their products, as well as learning about food and nutrition. Furthermore, we will encourage children to develop their problem-solving skills and take risks in their work. We want children to confidently make high-quality products for different purposes and to be able to test their products. We want children to be able to work independently and as part of a group, to solve problems creatively. We want all children to be able to achieve in DT and we encourage individual thoughts and choices. We foster the children’s imagination and nurture their appreciation of their own and other’s work. At Mattishall Primary, we want children to build upon their skills and apply their understanding to new products. Additionally, we want the children to understand how DT fits in with the wider world and how they can contribute to this.